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PHONE: (520) 887-1010 FAX: (520) 887-1034 NWFDAZ.gov
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GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Northwest Fire District Administration Building 13535 North Marana Main Street Marana, Arizona
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 6:00 PM
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The Northwest Fire District Governing Board will meet in Public Session for a Regular Meeting on July 25, 2023, at 6:00 PM, in the Administration Building located at 13535 North Marana Main St., Marana, AZ. The public will have physical access to the meeting space 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time.
The following topics will be subject to Governing Board consideration, discussion, approval, or other action. All items on the agenda are set for possible action.
The order of the Agenda may be changed by order of the Board. | ||
1. | Call to Order / Roll Call / Affirmation of Quorum |
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2. | Pledge of Allegiance |
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3. | Presentation of Awards |
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4. | Public Forum
Speakers are limited to a three-minute oral presentation and may submit written comments of any length for Governing Board files. Those wishing to address the Governing Board should complete a Citizen Information Card prior to the meeting being called to order. The Governing Board is required under law to accept any materials presented. At the conclusion of the public forum, individual Board Members may respond to criticism made by those individuals who have addressed the Governing Board and may ask staff to review a matter and place it on a future agenda. However, Board Members may not discuss or take action on a matter raised during a call to the public, that is not already on the agenda, and are not obligated to comment upon materials or presentations made by the public. |
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5. | Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda contains items which might require action by the Board, but which are generally routine items not requiring Board discussion. Usually, a single motion will approve all items on the Consent Agenda, including any resolutions. However, a Board Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda, and that item will be discussed and voted upon separately.
Approval of Consent Agenda |
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A. | Approval of the Minutes of the June 27, 2023, Regular Governing Board Meeting |
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B. | Approval to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-031 Authorizing the District's Nurse Practitioner, Patricia Ciardulli, NP, to be the District's Designated Agent and Authorized Signer on the District's Electronic Patient Billing Platform |
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C. | Approval to Amend Contract for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 23-12-C27 Regarding Grounds Maintenance |
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D. | Approval of the Roof Management Capital Improvement Project in the Amount of $186,001.10 for the Equipment Service Center (ESC), Station 34, Station 35, and Station 38 |
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E. | Approval to Purchase the U.S. Digital Designs Annual Renewal for Service and Support of Existing Station Alerting Equipment |
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F. | Approval of the Renewal Agreement with Piper Sandler for Financial Advisory Services |
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G. | Approval of the Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise Agreement Annual Renewal in the Amount of $95,387.55 |
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H. | Approval of Personnel Polices 1000 to 1019, Personnel Policy 1079, and General Operations Policy 329 |
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6. | Fire Chief's Report
This is a summary of the activities of the Fire Chief and Administrative Staff concerning each of the District’s Divisions including: Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Administrative Services, Finance, Human Resources, Special Projects, Logistics, Prevention and Safety Division and Wild Land Fire Fighting; the report might also include Administrative Activities in Annexations, Intergovernmental Relations, Community Assistance Programs, Fleet and Equipment, Labor and Management Relations, District Revenues and Expenditures, Strategic Planning, Information Technology, Status of Construction Projects, Status of Facilities, Public Outreach and Training. |
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A. | Fire Chief's Board Report |
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B. | Essential Services Board Report |
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C. | Operational Services Board Report |
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D. | Human Resource Services Board Report |
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E. | Administration Services Board Report |
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7. | Financial Reports
This report is a summary of the District’s Financial Status including: Monthly Board Financial Report, Monthly Disbursements Report, Revenue and Expenditure Reports, Real Estate Tax Revenue Spreadsheets, Monthly Bond Report and Arizona State Land Billing and Payment Reports. The Board will be asked to approve the District’s Monthly Disbursements Report. |
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A. | Financial Reports |
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8. | Business |
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A. | Discussion and Possible Action Adopting Resolution No 2023-030 Declaring the Month of August 2023 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month in Northwest Fire District |
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B. | Discussion of the Progress of the Northwest Fire District 2020-2024 Strategic Plan |
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9. | Future Agenda Items
A Governing Board Member May Bring Forth General Topics for a Future Meeting Agenda. The Governing Board May Not Discuss, Deliberate or Take Any Action on the Topics Presented, Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 (H). |
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10. | Adjournment |
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Two Board Briefing Books containing material related to the Board Meeting are available for public review the day before and the day of the Board Meeting during office hours at the Administration Building located at 13535 N. Marana Main Street, Marana, Arizona 85653 – (520) 887-1010. The two Board Briefing Books are also available for public review at the Board Meetings.
The Northwest Fire District Board may vote to go into Executive Session on any agenda item pursuant to ARS §38-431.03 (A)(3) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the Fire District Attorney on the matter(s) as set forth in the agenda item. Pursuant to Board Policy, from time to time, it might be necessary for a Board Member to attend a Board meeting via speakerphone.
The Northwest Fire District Administration Building is accessible to persons with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those persons with special needs, such as large-type face print or other reasonable accommodations, may request those through Heather Robey, by calling 887-1010, ext. 2929, before the meeting.
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